In a tightly contested Group A match of the CAF Champions League, Morocco's RS Berkane and Egypt's Pyramids FC played out a 0-0 draw at the Stade Municipal de Berkane. Both teams, unbeaten with six points each entering the game, shared the spoils in a match marked by defensive solidity. The result keeps the pair level at the top of the group after three matchdays.
The third matchday of Group A in the CAF Champions League featured a highly anticipated showdown between RS Berkane and Pyramids FC on Saturday evening. Kick-off was at 8 p.m. local time (GMT+1) at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Berkane, Morocco. Both sides arrived with perfect records, having secured two victories apiece in their opening fixtures.
RS Berkane had impressed with a 3-0 home win over Power Dynamos and a 2-1 away victory against River United. Pyramids FC matched that form, defeating River United 3-0 at home and edging Power Dynamos 1-0 in Zambia. The head-to-head history added intrigue: the clubs had met twice before in continental finals, with RS Berkane winning 1-0 in the 2020 Confederation Cup and Pyramids FC reversing the scoreline in the 2025 CAF Super Cup.
Starting lineups reflected cautious strategies. For RS Berkane: Mehdi Maftah in goal, defended by Ismael Kandouss, Abdelhak Assal, Haytham Manaout, and Hamza El Moussaoui, with midfielders Ayoub Khairi, Mamadou Lamine Camara, Mounir Chouiar, and Imad Riahi supporting forwards Paul Bassène and Oussama Lamlioui. Substitutions included Zinédine Machach (69'), Youssef Mehri (56'), and Youness El Kaabi (84').
Pyramids FC lined up with Ahmed El-Shenawy in goal, backed by Karim Hafez, Mahmoud Marei, Ahmed Samy, and Mohamed Chibi, alongside Mohanad Lasheen, Walid El Karti, Ahmed Atef, Hamed Hemdan, Mahmoud Zalaka, and striker Fiston Mayele. Changes came with Nasser Maher (76'), Marwan Hamdy (76'), Ahmed Tawfik (83'), Mostafa Fathy (84'), and Ali Gabr (90+1').
The game ended goalless, with Pyramids FC receiving three yellow cards: to Mahmoud Marei, Ahmed Samy, and Mohamed Chibi. Despite the draw, both teams maintain seven points, intensifying the battle for group leadership as they prioritize defensive resilience in this competitive stage.
